- Be responsible for supporting effective regulatory communication and engagement
- Parramatta location with hybrid working arrangements available
- $130,795.39 base plus superannuation, pro rata – 1 x full-time permanent and 1 x temporary opportunity
Exciting opportunities have become available for two Environmental Liaison Officers to join the Customer Experience team within Sydney Water. One opportunity is permanent-full time, and one is a term maternity leave backfill position for a minimum of 6 months.
As Environmental Liaison Officer you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a trusting and constructive relationship with the environmental Regulator, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), allowing Sydney Water to discharge its environmental regulatory responsibilities in a manner that complies with all legislative obligations.
The role is the primary interface with the EPA, responsible for the interpretation of complex situations and documentation, and the translation of this information into easily consumable information that guides regulatory and business response.
Responsibilities:
- Support responses between Sydney Water and environmental regulator (EPA) and relevant authorities to ensure Sydney Water is effectively meeting its regulatory requirements.
- Work collaboratively to obtain insights from Customers, Community, Regulators, Government and Business Stakeholder to support and improve the regulatory relationship.
- Support the organisation to ensure the provision of timely, accurate and high-quality response to information requests.
- Support work across the organisation to develop strategic improvement plans.
- Monitor, evaluate and report performance, capturing issues to be addressed through business improvement.
- Participate in risk assessments to ensure key issues and opportunities are identified and managed through appropriate strategies.
- Contribute to development and implementation of Management System Frameworks across the organisation.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Degree qualification in science, engineering or a related discipline, or experience deemed equivalent.
- 3 years’ experience managing complex regulator/ stakeholder relationships.
- Sound knowledge of Sydney Water’s operating and regulatory environment.
- Sound knowledge of state and federal environmental legislation.
- Superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Superior research and analytical skills.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sophia.catacouzinos@sydneywater.com.au.
Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:
- Flexible & Hybrid working options.
- Childcare allowances.
- Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Novated lease opportunities.
- Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.
- Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.
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